Sweet Nothings Crochet: A CUTE MINION CROCHET LUGGAGE TAG

I'm sure you went awwww when you saw this darling cute little crochet minion inspired luggage tag, didn't you? Not only is it cute, but now you can ensure that you never lose sight of your bag as it tumbles down the baggage carousel ! And this cute minion will be a neat conversation opener too - the best kind of luggage tag.. your luggage may just run away on its own 😆

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Materials used : Today I’ve used some unbranded cotton yarn , with a 3.25 mm crochet hook ; and some glue to seal ends.

For Indians : You could use Red ros e or unbranded knitting cotton too

If you need beads etc check here or here or here

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Difficulty level : Intermediate

Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over sk : Skip

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;

yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

Instruction information

PART 1 : MINION FACE

We start with 2 circles (preferably in yellow) for the minion face.

Remember : Do not cut yarn on 2nd circle

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;

yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8I

Start Round 1 : with a magic circle and work 12 hdc in it. Pull lightly to close the hole and join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (12 hdc)

Round 2 : 2 hdc in the 1st st and in each hdc all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (24 hdc)

Round 3 : 2 hdc in the 1st st ;

hdc in the next hdc ;

(2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc) ;

rep (to) all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (36 hdc)

Round 4 : hdc in the 1st st and in each hdc all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (36 hdc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Make two circles exactly the same way.

When you finish the 2nd circle do not cut the yarn. Go ahead and finish Part 2 and we'll put it all together in Part 3.

PART 2 : MINION SPECS

PART A : SPECS STRAP

Foundation half double crochet (fhdc) : This is an easy way to start a row of hdc without the starting chain row.

Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/SEG2UCRfypA

Choose a color for your minions specs and work the fhdc chain in that color

Make a chain of 30 fhdc. Work as many sts as you need and check that this goes around the circle neatly (like the minion's specs do). Fasten off and leave a long yarn for sewing

Check that the frame goes around the 'face'

PART B : EYES (Make 2)

For the eyes we will work without ending, in a spiral. You will need a stitch marker to mark the last st.

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

Round 1 : Using white yarn

Start a magic circle and work 6 sc in it.

Pull lightly to close and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

Place marker in the last st. (6 sc)

Round 2 : 2 sc in the 1st st and in each st all around

and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

Place marker in the last st. (12 sc)

Fasten off white yarn and add the specs color yarn

Single crochet front loop only (sc-flo) : https://youtu.be/4tjL1MtKP6U

Round 4 : Using whatever color you have used for the specs

sc-flo in the 1st st and in each st all around.

This gives a raised effect for the glasses outlining the frame.

PART C : ASSEMBLING THE SPECTACLES

We have two face circles and then the three parts for the specs (the flat "frame" and the eyes that need to fit on the frame.

As I wanted a neat finish this is how I did it.

I positioned the flat fhdc around the circle so that I have it neatly around. I then identified where I wanted to place the eyes and sewed them on.

So now I have my spectacles ready to go.

PART 3 : FINISHING

Now let's put it all together.

If you want this a bit squishy and soft then go ahead and get some poly-fill stuffing.

Remember we did not finish the face bit and you have the yellow yarn still there to be worked with, right.

So first let's attach the specs to one side of the "face". Once again position the glasses and sew one side (that has the eyes) on to the "face".

finishing off the sc through both pieces of 'face'

Keeping the two "face" pieces together start working a sc or sl-st that goes through both parts of the face pieces joining them together. Ensure that you keep the glasses and eyes facing the top way up.

If you are stuffing the minion, stuff just before you finish joining the last few sts

Work all around till you have about 6 sts left (in case you are going to stuff your lil Minion. Go ahead and stuff your minion and then finish the last 6 sts. Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

Working the strap : Before you finish off we need to work a long tie that will go around your luggage handle.

What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

work a long chain for your luggage tag tie

So work a long chain of as many sts as you want your tie (which is measured folded in half. This means make a long chain, fold in half and see if that is sufficient for it to go around your luggage handle. I worked 70 ch).

Sl-st into the same st you started from to finish.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finally stick on a bead for the centre of the eyes and and one really cute minion crochet luggage tag all ready to travel

Go ahead and let just your imagination be your limitation!

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